Epicatechin
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Epicatechin | Epicatechin is a natural plant phenol antioxidant (phytochemical) in a cis configuration, found in grapes, green tea and chocolate. It is a strong antixoidant and insulinomimetic, which reduces lipid peroxidation, inhibits platelet aggregation, controls vasodilation by regulating nitric oxide, and is thought to improve cardiac efficiency.
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